Sarasota veteran surprised with full holiday home makeover from FPL and local nonprofit
Florida Power & Light (FPL) teamed up with a Sarasota-Manatee nonprofit to deliver a holiday surprise to Army veteran Doug Mason, a single dad of two young boys.
Florida Power & Light (FPL) teamed up with a Sarasota-Manatee nonprofit to deliver a holiday surprise to Army veteran Doug Mason, a single dad of two young boys.
Pearl Harbor’s 84th anniversary honors fallen, reflects on 80 years since WWII’s end
Pearl Harbor’s 84th Anniversary commemoration, themed “Building Pathways to Peace," reflects on the 1941 attack that launched the U.S. into World War II.
Pearl Harbor’s 84th Anniversary commemoration, themed “Building Pathways to Peace," reflects on the 1941 attack that launched the U.S. into World War II.
Veterans honored for service, community work with Congressional Veteran Commendation Award in Sun City Center
A group of 19 veterans received the Congressional Veteran Commendation Award at a ceremony in Sun City Center on Thursday, recognizing the work they’ve done no matter how long they served.
A group of 19 veterans received the Congressional Veteran Commendation Award at a ceremony in Sun City Center on Thursday, recognizing the work they’ve done no matter how long they served.
National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 13, how you can help honor and remember the fallen
More than 2 million volunteers across the country will once again remember the fallen, honor those who served, and teach the next generation the value of freedom at the National Wreaths Across America Day.
More than 2 million volunteers across the country will once again remember the fallen, honor those who served, and teach the next generation the value of freedom at the National Wreaths Across America Day.
Father of fallen National Guard member calls her death a 'horrible tragedy' in heartbreaking post
'My baby girl has passed to glory,' Sarah Beckstrom's father writes on Facebook.
'My baby girl has passed to glory,' Sarah Beckstrom's father writes on Facebook.
Drone defense tech company brings team to Tampa
Special Operations show causes tech company to relocate to Tampa
Special Operations show causes tech company to relocate to Tampa
Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf in Hawaii waters
A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii saved two struggling children in high surf waters before tragically encountering trouble himself.
A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii saved two struggling children in high surf waters before tragically encountering trouble himself.
Bay Area national cemeteries struggling for sponsors ahead of 'Wreaths Across America Day'
Two of the Bay Area’s largest national cemeteries, Sarasota National Cemetery and Bay Pines National Cemetery, may not have enough wreaths to honor every veteran this holiday season.
Two of the Bay Area’s largest national cemeteries, Sarasota National Cemetery and Bay Pines National Cemetery, may not have enough wreaths to honor every veteran this holiday season.
Scouting America 'surprised, deeply saddened' by news US military may sever ties
In the leaked memo, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly said the Boy Scouts had become an organization that attacks "boy-friendly spaces."
In the leaked memo, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly said the Boy Scouts had become an organization that attacks "boy-friendly spaces."
Annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots collection underway, how to make a donation
The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Marine Corps Reserve collecting toys, books, and games to distribute to less fortunate children at Christmas.
The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Marine Corps Reserve collecting toys, books, and games to distribute to less fortunate children at Christmas.
Florida to use hundreds of confiscated Chinese drones as target practice for US military
More than 500 Chinese drones confiscated by Florida officials will be used for military target practice for evaluation and training.
More than 500 Chinese drones confiscated by Florida officials will be used for military target practice for evaluation and training.
104 and Counting: Spring Hill resident's sweet secret to a long life
Joe Tokarz has lived a life that spans nearly all of modern American history, defined by service, hard work, and family. He was celebrated along with four generations of his family members.
Joe Tokarz has lived a life that spans nearly all of modern American history, defined by service, hard work, and family. He was celebrated along with four generations of his family members.
LP Building Solutions supporting Veterans through several partnerships
A leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, is honoring and supporting veterans through partnerships with several Veteran organizations.
A leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, is honoring and supporting veterans through partnerships with several Veteran organizations.
Veterans discharged for refusing COVID vaccine may qualify to have GI Bill benefits restored
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Study reveals top US cities for Veteran entrepreneurs, see the list
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says each year, around 200,000 U.S. Military service members transition to civilian life and go to work at a company, attend school to learn a new career, or start their own business.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says each year, around 200,000 U.S. Military service members transition to civilian life and go to work at a company, attend school to learn a new career, or start their own business.
Congressman Gimenez: Maduro is a threat to the safety and security of the US
In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Congressional representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is a threat to the safety of the United States.
In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Congressional representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is a threat to the safety of the United States.
Russian spy ship near Hawaii triggers Coast Guard response
The U.S. Coast Guard announced it detected a Russian military spy vessel operating near U.S. territorial waters Oct. 29, and personnel are continuing to monitor the ship.
The U.S. Coast Guard announced it detected a Russian military spy vessel operating near U.S. territorial waters Oct. 29, and personnel are continuing to monitor the ship.
Tampa Bay: A haven for veterans to thrive in the community
More than 220,000 veterans call the Tampa Bay region home, and this has a lot to do with the employment opportunities, resources and support that veterans receive here.
More than 220,000 veterans call the Tampa Bay region home, and this has a lot to do with the employment opportunities, resources and support that veterans receive here.
Brooksy at 100: A spunky sailor’s long voyage from War to Wisdom
This Veterans Day, we salute Donald "Brooksy" Brooks, a spunky Navy veteran from Winter Haven who is about to celebrate his centennial birthday.
This Veterans Day, we salute Donald "Brooksy" Brooks, a spunky Navy veteran from Winter Haven who is about to celebrate his centennial birthday.
Chad's Promise: Nonprofit provides free boarding for veterans' dogs during hospital stays
The non-profit, Chad's Promise, offers a free safe haven for dogs while their veteran owners are in the hospital.
The non-profit, Chad's Promise, offers a free safe haven for dogs while their veteran owners are in the hospital.